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Top Mexican Dishes in NYC
Dos Caminos is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

1. Dos Caminos

6.9
475 W Broadway (at Houston St), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · SoHo · 195 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: We felt pure bliss when sipping on a cold pear margarita on the outside patio and eating Pescado Tacos with mildly sweet and flaky, grilled mahi mahi mixed with fresh guacamole and chili aioli.

Charrito's is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

2. Charrito's

121 Washington St (btwn 1st & 2nd St.), Hoboken, NJ
Restaurante mexicano · 52 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: A gem of Hoboken and hard to beat. It’s BYOB, so bring the wine and they make the sangria! Fruity and refreshing, it goes great with the succulent chicken tacos and large-portioned, tableside guac.

Cafe Frida is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

3. Cafe Frida

368 Columbus Ave (Between West 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · Upper West Side · 113 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Go for Café Frida’s uniquely sweet yet slightly spicy homemade mole Poblano. It’s smothered over a deliciously prepared enchilada filled with tender chicken and melted cheese.

Toloache is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

4. Toloache

8.7
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · Theater District · 395 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The blending of divine buttered lobster, thickly cut avocado, and a spice from morita salsa gives the Langosta Tacos a unique pungency that leaves us ordering seconds.

El Parador is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

5. El Parador

7.7
325 E 34th St (btwn 1st Ave & Tunnel Entrance St), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · Murray Hill · 91 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The Quesadilla Camarones has the perfect proportion of Gulf Shrimp and melted, smooth cheese and is accompanied by roasted tomato salsa that adds just the necessary tang to the dish.

The Great Burrito is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

6. The Great Burrito

7.7
405 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 79th & 80th Sts), New York, NY
Restaurante de burritos · Upper West Side · 50 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs when ordering these gigantic and authentic burritos filled with delicious seasoned grilled chicken, mildly spicy salsa, yellow rice, and fried black beans.

Rosa Mexicano is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

7. Rosa Mexicano

1063 1st Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · Sutton Place · 70 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The freshest, chunky guacamole is made right before your eyes with a sweet zest from the tomatoes and layered onion. That final touch of the salty crunch from the tortilla chips is pure triumph.

Hecho en Dumbo is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

8. Hecho en Dumbo

354 Bowery (btwn Great Jones & E.4th), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · NoHo · 190 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: We visited Hencho on a Friday and were glad we were able to get a table. Our waiter recommended the Picaditas de Jaiba (Dungeness crab inside of tortillas) and he was spot on.

El Camion Cantina is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

9. El Camion Cantina

8.2
194 Avenue A (at E 12th St.), New York, NY
Restaurante mexicano · East Village · 132 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Be sure to check out the blackboard out front on weekdays for great days – we got $2 sangrias! The wait staff and atmosphere is also amazing!

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of Top Mexican Dishes in NYC.

10. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

8.9
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Restaurante de tacos · NoLita · 738 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The breakfast taco was outstanding! Go for the housemade chorizo with organic eggs, stewed peppers and onions, & the guajillo-chile sauce.